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Pathways to Astronomy

Stephen E. Schneider

Chapter 44

Uranus and Neptune - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

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Problem 1

Find the "surface" gravity on Uranus and Neptune (Unit 16.3 ). How does this compare with Earth's surface gravity?

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Donald Albin
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Problem 2

If Uranus and Neptune had the same density, how many times bigger than Uranus would Neptune be?

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01:15

Problem 3

Why is it not surprising that Uranus and Neptune have proportionally less hydrogen than their more massive companions, Jupiter and Saturn?

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Problem 4

In order to match the densities of Uranus and Neptune, scientists hypothesize that their interiors are composed of water mixed with methane and ammonia surrounding a core of rock and iron-rich material. A similar mix of a small iron core surrounded by hydrogen, helium, methane, and ammonia could also be constructed to give the same density. Why don't scientists assume that their interiors have that composition?

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Sanjeev Kumar
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01:37

Problem 5

The Uranian day is 17.24 hours. What is the speed of a point on the equator of Uranus due to its rotation? Express your answer in $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$. If the speed at the Earth's equator were the same, how long would our day be?

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Ankit Gupta
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01:17

Problem 6

Assume that Earth's axis is tilted $90^{\circ}$ with respect to its orbital plane, like that of Uranus. How would this affect the length of Earth days? What would happen to the seasons? Describe a complete year for where you live.

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